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[Toby]

"Set in Darkness" by Ian Rankin. So far, so good ...but I'm a Rankin fan, so it's hard to miss.

[Toby]

You and I have similar tastes, Jim ...so I enjoy your recommendations. Thanks!

[Janet]

I just finished reading Jane Cleland's Josie Prescott series. The first book is Consigned to Death followed by Deadly Appraisal then Antiques to Die For. I really enjoyed the series.

[L.J.]

I just finished A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO DIE by Malla Nunn. It's set in Africa in the 1950s and race is a major theme. It's a compelling mystery with very nice writing. I recommend it.

[Laurie (Kwiltreader)]

Just finished listening to . Excellent reader. Very good Deaver's mystery with action and suspense and some twists.

[Kim]

Just finished by Vincent Zandri. It's a good, suspenseful book, with lots of twists and turns right up until the last page.

[Natalie]

I'm reading Shutter Island right now and loving it so far.

[Laurie (Kwiltreader)]

Audio—Ann Marie Lee & Lincoln Hoppe—very good readers. Very good read/listen. Some very disturbing scenes but all related to the story. Some very provoking insights into child abuse, child pornography and the victims. Had to put it down a few times and indulge in some fluff reading. Rainie and Quincy are very minor characters this time. Kimberly’s character was more developed and stronger, less whiney than the last time I remember. Also included some interesting tidbits about spiders…I will definitely look at them a little differently. 4*

[Wilhelmina]

I recently finished The Last Child by John Hart and I was thrilled to see that it won the Edgar Award this week. I checked just because I could not imagine a better mystery book for the year than this one. Just superb.

[L.J.]

I'm reading an advanced review copy of A Journey to Die For, by Nadine Trees Nehring. It's the fourth in her mystery series and engaging so far.

L.J.
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[Beth]

Hi everyone,
I was at the Malice Domestic conference this weekend, and the booksellers there had gotten permission from the publisher to sell Nancy Pickard's The Scent of Rain and Lightning: A Novel pre-release. I snatched it up and had her sign it at the conference. I can't wait to start reading it and the Carolyn Hart mystery that was included in my free book bag!

I'm going to the Festival of Mystery in Oakmont, PA today before heading home. In between selling my own mystery books there, I'm sure I'll be tempted to buy a few more titles from my fellow authors. I'm already eying L.C. Hayden's When Death Intervenes. Happy reading to you all!

[Jim]

I'm reading The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø and enjoying it as much as I enjoyed Nemesis. I guess I'm just a sucker for characters like Harry Hole!

[Patricia]

L.J. (novelist) wrote: "I'm reading an advanced review copy of A Journey to Die For, by Nadine Trees Nehring. It's the fourth in her mystery series and engaging so far.

L.J.
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I did a review on A Journey to Die For - a good book and part of it took place in Kansas City where I live!

[L.J.]

I'm about halfway through THE LOCK ARTIST by Steve Hamilton and thoroughly enjoying it. It's the story of how a young man, who is psychologically mute, becomes a highly skilled safe cracker.

[Toby]

Jim wrote: "I'm reading The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø and enjoying it as much as I enjoyed Nemesis. I guess I'm just a sucker for characters like Harry Hole!"

Same here, Jim ....just finished Nemesis ...got The Redbreast on my "wish list." Thanks for the recommendation!

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Just got The Black Tower, by Louis Bayard, which looks very interesting, in the mail. It is set in 1818 Paris.

[L.J.]

I'm picking up A DARKER DOMAIN by Val McDermid today. I've heard such great things about this book (and author). An online group I participate in is reading it for discussion and that motivated me to finally get it.

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[Craig]

I just finished THE RULE BOOK, the debut crime thriller from Irishman Rob Kitchin. It was very, very good. His second Colm McEvoy novel is being released next month - THE WHITE GALLOWS.

I'm now onto an advance copy of SO COLD THE RIVER by Michael Koryta.

[Jeffrey]

I just finished Blue Knight White Cross by Colin Campbell, a cop detective story set in England. Was not a big fan of the structure of the novel

I also read Killer by Tom Hinshelwood, which was a good solid thriller with an anti hero and a ton of action.

I also read The Man from Beijing by Mankell, which was a good book, but not much of a thriller

[Shomeret]

I'm about to startA Night Too Dark: A Kate Shugak Novel.

[Linda]

I am reading The Crossing Places and really enjoying it.

[Linda]

Pamela wrote: "I'm cracking open The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo today after work. "

Loved this and the sequel. Looking forward to the May 25th release of the final book in the trilogy.

[Linda]

I recently read The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker. It was good but I liked The Bonemans Daughter better.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

Linda wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I'm cracking open The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo today after work. "

Loved this and the sequel. Looking forward to the May 25th release of the final book in the trilogy."

Yes, me too.

[Kim]

B&N had a good display of the paperback in the two of these books.

[Priscilla]

I am currently reading , I am half way through and really enjoying it, I had no idea what the book was about I only read the blurb. It has a kind of magic running through it, yet it is covering a sad topic, grief. I am sure there is a hidden mystery to this story and I cant wait to get to the end to find out what it is.

[Mary]

It’s always fun reading a novel that’s set in a place you know, and that explains part of the pleasure I had reading Lillian Stewart Carl’s THE CHARM STONE (2009). The story is set in Williamsburg, Virginia, mostly in the restored Historic Area that I know very well, as does Ms. Carl—not a single “gotcha!” in this book. But the appeal of THE CHARM STONE goes beyond its quaint setting. It is the fourth in the series featuring American Jean Fairbairn and Scot Alasdair Cameron, two 40-something sleuths (one amateur, one professional) who share a sixth sense for the supernatural as well as a bed.

As befits its historical setting, the mystery has its origins in the 16th century with a Witch Box, a carved chest that once had an embedded green stone. The stone went missing in the 18th century when a servant girl stole it and took it to America, believing in its healing powers. Fast forward to the present, when the original Witch Box resides in a Williamsburg museum, minus its stone, of course. But a replica of the box that had been carefully crafted by a Williamsburg cabinetmaker is stolen from its place in another historic house and the craftsman who made it turns up dead in what was once known as Duck Witch Pond. Why would anyone go to the trouble of stealing a replica?

Enter a couple of publicity-seeking conspiracy theorists whose research has turned up an old letter written by Lady Dunmore, the wife of Virginia’s last royal governor. The Dunmore letter mentions the charm stone and stokes the couple’s delusions about finding the fabled papers of Francis Bacon in the graveyard of Bruton Parish Church—a notion so ridiculous it’s hard to believe that for the past several decades, there have, in fact, been various attempts to dig up the Williamsburg graveyard in search of this supposed treasure.

No witches were hanged in colonial Virginia but at least one was tried, and as Jean delves into the history of the charm stone, she finds that several accused witches are tied into the story. Her significant other, Alasdair, is kept busy helping local police investigate the connection between the missing Witch Box replica and the murdered craftsman, until another body turns up, hanging from a tree in the middle of town. Now everyone is asking, where is the letter from the governor’s wife? And just why is it worth so many lives?

[Katy]

I am reading "Roadside Crosses" by Jeffrey Deaver. This is a Kathryn Dance novel, I really enjoyed the first one of this series and I passed it on to my niece a couple of weeks ago. The second book is also very good so far, multilayered with subplots but not confusing.

[Lillian]

I am reading Bone by Bone by Carol O'Connell. I am enjoying it so far

[Janet]

I'm reading The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King. I'm three quarters through and loving it. I'm so glad this is a series with a number of books already published.

[Larry]

I'm just starting THE LAST DAY by John Ramsay Miller. It's caught my interest with a good beginning.

[Shomeret]

I just finished The Lock Artist: A Novel. This is the first book I've read by Steve Hamilton, but I understand it's very different from the rest of his work. Great story and great characters.

[Linda]

Just finished A Serpent's Tale by Ariana Franklin, second in the mistress of death series. I didn't like it as much as the first. I have the next two in the series and almost wish I'd saved the money. I am now reading Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay. Good so far.

[Dia]

Just finished Ted Bell's Spy. Scary subject matter, but a good read. Now I am reading David Baldacci's . Only 100 pages into it,but soo far so good. Then again, I always like a Baldacci book. :~)

[Eric_W]

I have almost finished The Killer and really enjoyed it. It has everything: frantic action, battle between rival hitmen, CIA run amuck, international intrigue. Highly recommended as a totally fun read. I'm about 20% into Red Chaser and am pleasantly surprised to discover it's very hard to put down. Both are available for the Kindle although I see the price of The Killer has jumped recently to $12.99(how stupid - I never would have got it at the current price), but The Red Chaser is a great buy at $3.99.

[Debra]

Linda wrote: "Just finished A Serpent's Tale by Ariana Franklin, second in the mistress of death series. I didn't like it as much as the first. I have the next two in the series and almost wish I'd saved the mon..."

Hi Linda, I've read only one Linwood Barclay novel, but I loved it. The book was Bad Guys and I highly recommend it to people who like humorous mysteries.

Debra

[Linda]

I thought I'd read all of Linwood Barclay's books but I must have missed Bad Guys. I'm going to look that one up. Thanks, Debra

[Lillian]

I just finished reading Death of a Dying man by J.M. Redmann. It was very was very good

[Lillian]

I've just finished Bone by Bone by Carol O'Connell. This was an excellent read. Just starting Whisper To The Blood by Dana Stabenow

[John]

Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear - her Maisie Dobbs series is well-written, but man this one is truly grim!

[Betsy]

I just finished reading Lake of Sorrows by Erin Hart. This is her second book which takes place in the bogs of Ireland.Two preserved bodies are found in the bog,one from the Iron Age and the other wears a wrist watch.It's an excellent choice for those who wish to pick up Irish folklore and culture.

[Betsy]

Mary wrote: "It’s always fun reading a novel that’s set in a place you know, and that explains part of the pleasure I had reading Lillian Stewart Carl’s THE CHARM STONE (2009). The story is set in Williamsburg,..."

This sounds fascinating. I used to live in Va,about 75 miles from Williamsburg. So I visited the city a few times. It's great to read a book where you can identfy the locale.

[Betsy]

Lori wrote: "I am reading Gone for Good by Harlan Coben. Real page turner! Having a hard time putting it down!"

I've started collecting Harlan Coban. He's good,and I love his theme of family and committed relatonships.

[Dfordoom]

Francis Iles' Malice Aforethought. Published in 1931. Wickedly entertaining with a nasty litle twist. Quite innovative in its day, since the identity of the murderer is revealed on page 1.

[L.J.]

I noticed lots of Val McDermid reads by recent posters. I'm reading A DARKER DOMAIN and enjoying it. It's the first book of hers I've read. What's your favorite book by this author?

L.J.
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[Betsy]

Hello.
Had a roomate -back in the day, 1973- who lived in Qakmont. If things are still the same,that would be a nice location for a book fair.

[Laurie (Kwiltreader)]

I'm currently reading (listening to) The Copper Bracelet by Jeffery Deaver. It's one complete story with each chapter written by different mystery writers. An interesting idea.

[Betsy]

I've read one novel that used the same concept,but it still seemed disjointed.If these guys pulled it off,then kudos to them!

[Lillian]

L.J. wrote: "I noticed lots of Val McDermid reads by recent posters. I'm reading A DARKER DOMAIN and enjoying it. It's the first book of hers I've read. What's your favorite book by this author?

L.J.
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mmmm I have enjoyed them all but the best one I think is A Place of Execution

Lillian

[Linda]

I just finished The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest, very good. Lisbeth is my favorite character in this series and I'm sad I won't be reading more of her. I'm not sure there is any truth to the rumor of a 4th book in this series.